iPhone XS vs X - Is The Camera ANY Better???

[@mattih]

Happy Thanksgiving all you Canadians! Also what do you think of the iPhone XS camera?

[@AiIncomeGeneratorLab]

Happy Thanksgiving Matti and PM!

[@DesignYourLifeTips]

Matti Haapoja well, after watching your video, I’ll say: I’ll pass, wait for XSII. Thanks for the sharing!

[@willemvandebeek]

Go for European quality and get a Nokia please?

[@lazerbrainzz]

Looks pretty stable, like it would be a way better on the go vlogging camera.

[@Golfadventureswithchris]

Matti Haapoja it almost looks like the Xs is a little better then the 10. But did you hear that RED is putting out a phone

[@jsebastianmunch]

No there is no such thing as a "beauty filter" being applied, it's the new image processing algorithms noise reduction

[@GraphicMill]

Oh Matti... So, the Xs has: Better dynamic range Better clarity Better stability Better audio Better photos Better digital enhancements ... but you can’t really see the difference all that much... and Apple is apparently going down hill in your opinion? All the while you’re doing your vlogs on a Canon 6DmkII that truly is waaay behind the times, over priced and from a camera company that is also way behind in the market. That 6D likely doesn’t have the dynamic range or video capabilities (features) that the Xs has. And you know that’s true. The iPhone X has been great and the iPhone X’s is even greater. And both those iPhones are capable of doing incredible videos, photos, slow motion, Time lapse, stitched pan shots, live streaming, video conferencing, works as a computer, can edit video or audio on them, create documents, marketing material, emails, apps that do a million tasks and the list goes on... oh, and it’s a cell phone as well. The XS just does it all even better than any iPhone before it. But they are too much money? You’re better off investing in a cheap camera? I don’t think you can get better value for your money than an updated and feature rich smartphone. They are incredible tools for managing your everyday life, to recording and sharing that life. Here’s an idea based on your recommendations.. Sell your X and recoup a large position of your Xs cost, and then buy the wife a cheap flip phone, and see how happy she is :-) lol Just pushing your buttons Matti, we love you! Perhaps before you do a Tech review, if that’s the sort of thing you want to do, you should really do a lot of research first rather than admitting you know nothing and haven’t actually looked too deep into this new product but you have an opinion about how crappy it is. It was the same with the a7III. As for the Sony, my suggestion is you purchase Caleb Pikes a7III video camera training series and learn how the a7III works for shooting video. His $80 program covers everything about the a7III and how to get the best out of that camera in regards to its video capabilities. Well worth the money since you own that camera but can’t seem to get it performing well. I’ve just started Brandon Li’s Unscripted Video School to get a good look into Brandon’s filming style and techniques. His program is just getting off the ground and will be fully online soon. He’s a Sony user and seems to rock that camera with incredible results. And you can’t deny that. Anywho, have a fantastic thanksgiving and if you ask me, A farm fresh turkey kinda sucks hahaha.... but I haven’t done much research and I don’t really know for sure, and I haven’t tried any others, other than a frozen butterball turkey... but why not just get a precooked chicken at Costco and it will be just as good. I’m pretty sure, kinda, sorta, maybe.. :-D Matti, i enjoy your channel, you’re an amazing dude, I’m just pushing your buttons and trying to lean you towards doing the research and having a better outlook on the tools available to the world. Yes, the XS is a pricey phone but it does incredible things. A remarkable device to say the least. If someone was to buy just one device to do everything from computing to photos and videos. That phone would be the best purchase possible to cover everything, and it fits in your pocket. “That’s” incredible! ... in my opinion... while so use an iPhone 6S plus and think even that model is amazing! Lol!!

[@visionizer]

GraphicMill-Dave wow that’s a long comment

[@leopard2109]

True words man !

[@FunAndSeriousYT]

GraphicMill-Dave What an essay. Very cool!

[@saschaBman]

Well do e you literally too the (many words ) out of my mouth .

[@butchcid]

Dude the dynamic range is crazy on the XS. If you only had a bright sunny day you'd notice a HUGE difference. I was just shooting with it at the beach, while in the shade and everything from the sky, to the sun, to the people in the shade were totally well exposed. Smart HDR is crazy good.

[@mattih]

Yea totally agree the dynamic range is the best part

[@Itsjikri]

wht is dynamic range

[@Shehrbano150]

What about selfies ? Front camera how’s that

[@JamieMPhoto]

My impression was that if you had an X, then the XS was skippable. I had a 7 Plus, so it's a solid upgrade for me. I think the "beauty" factor is more that the front facing camera is softer somewhat, or maybe it's their dynamic range combinations/calculations are creating the sense of softness. I think I see the softness in more places than the face. Regardless, I dig the XS quite a bit, but agree with those who say anyone with an X can generally wait.

[@HuFilms]

Tell the truth Matti, you kept the XS and gave the X to your wife!

[@mattih]

Hahahaahah 😂

[@joliearanda6481]

X is better tho

[@Emir69er]

Jolie Aranda how tf is it better?

[@joliearanda6481]

@Robb CoochiesIayer nope

[@dlamptey]

@@joliearanda6481 if u think the x is better u r defo on a budget

[@inneraesthetics]

The crop on the front facing camera is a major bummer. My guess is that in order to improve the stabilization, they made the crop. But as Matti mentioned, I’m sure a lot of people prefer a wider angle. I know I prefer a wider front facing camera. (How about 24mm on a full frame crop? :P )

[@ArlenGriswold]

I still have a 6 and just use my actual camera

[@mattih]

Yep if you wanna be legit about videos and photos then that’s the way to go 100%

[@zwheels654]

There's definitely a difference, I can agree with that. I just got a used EOS M with a few vintage primes, but I only got it because people wanted to pay me to do work. Before then, I didn't need one. I cut my teeth on photography and video with my cell phone and I still think it's the best device to learn on. Even if you have an iPhone 6 you can produce a good image if you know what you are doing. I just think that the challenges of producing a good image on your phone make you a better filmmaker and photographer. Also, because I shot a ton of photos and videos on my cell phone, I already had everything I needed to produce a professional video minus a camera (lights, reflectors, tripod, slider, Adobe premiere ect.) This isn't meant to be a negative response, I just think that cell phone filmmaking should be encouraged. Even pros should do it every once in a while to challenge themselves. Not for professional work, obviously, but for a challenge.

[@piiak6848]

Yeah. My gear’s been bought some new, some used and a bunch of it was bought with the price of the XS... Also on my 6S still and not planning on upgrading until they drop this from the update-cycle.

[@ArlenGriswold]

Lule Micke 😂

[@ArlenGriswold]

Matti Haapoja I find it comes down to the ergonomics and just the options with shooting raw and the amazing lens selection.

[@bergermaestro]

When you told Matt “I hired you for a reason” - I was waiting for you to finish your sentence with “because you have a Red”

[@hindesite]

Seriously, though, Matt is lucky enough to have the opportunity of a lifetime; needs make the most of it and lift his game (and not in Fortnite).

[@giulianodipaolo_]

Yeah the crop factor, especially in the front camera, is evident but actually you get a much improved stabilization, not bad!!

[@WisdomCalls]

The dynamic range was the biggest shock for us. My husband and I both upgraded just because it made sense for us too. He’s a realtor and took photos of a house and I was blown away at the detail out the windows when he was shooting interior room shots. I also did a photo shoot at sunset with my son and the sun behind him any it was great Dynamic Range!

[@mattih]

Oh yea that’s definitely theeee best thing about the new xs! I agree

[@WisdomCalls]

I also heard that there’s a lot more data point mapping so in post there’s a program that will let you pull different focus points wherever you want based on the data points. I haven’t tried it.

[@ericgreenwood3760]

If you are shooting real estate photos on a phone then you are doing a disservice to your clients.

[@SparlingAdventures]

ahmen.

[@fonk1337]

Your Soundtrack choice is so dope everytime :D

[@mytechlife2016]

I know the back main lens is a little bit wider but I never heard anything about the front being wider and I pretty much live and breathe tech, especially smartphones. But I'm with you though, it's crazy how big that crop is and I can't believe they would make that decision. I can't see anyone liking that, especially people that do a lot of video. Kind of baffled by that move. But I am blown away by and in love with the smart HDR. The one thing that is pushing me to trade in my iPhone X. Lol . Love your work by the way.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Great review! I really like the side by side view at the same time. Also, the audio sounds great on the XS!!

[@mattih]

Yea audio is wayyyyy better. Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@debojyotibasu368]

For once you should try the LG v40 thinQ / g7. Focus peeking and shooting log video files are damn good.

[@mattih]

If I had one sureeee. Just don’t care about smartphones enough to buy them all

[@Symates]

Awesome as always ! Personally I do prefer iPhone XS for its stability 🖤

[@mattih]

Yea I agree stabilization is better. But massive crop on the front camera cause of it

[@Symates]

Matti Haapoja yeah! That beauty filter as well!

[@ShahulKhan-r7s]

Okey monu 🤝🏻

[@NorthPoleRacing]

Hey Matti!! I'm personally not an Apple fan but these newer phones have been impressive! Last iPhone I used was the 6+ and definitely had some issues. Anyways, What song was used in the video @ 5:55? I'm an Epidemic Sound member myself. But love this track and always wanna know what ones you use! lol.

[@tna2me197]

Seems like the XS has more stability. Is that a select-able feature?

[@mattih]

I agree. And I don’t think so

[@faballard]

Hum... You all call it "dynamic range"... I call that "fake HDR".

[@kingsamvisuals]

Try shooting into the sun. That's where it really shines. Front camera is more stable but you do have a crop. Otherwise pretty similar.

[@npage1028]

Think the specs speak of a wider main camera, not the front facing camera. So I don’t think you’ll see a wider front facing camera and as you mentioned, the better stability may be what is reducing the front facing camera

[@StephanieStoven]

Great comparison video between the two iPhones!! Very informative, I’ve been trying to decide which one to upgrade too.. that front facing camera is definitely a negative. Now have some thinking to do!!!

[@mattih]

Yea it’s way more stable but more cropped. I think I’d rather have it wider

[@SparlingAdventures]

Happy Thanksgiving I had a great weekend away at a cottage with family. Loved it. Coming home to watch your video man made me feel positive and more motivated. Cheers man and keep up the great work!

[@AxiA]

which camera di you use to film this episode??

[@JJohnson313]

Why does everyone feel like they have to get every iPhone released? If you had anything other than a X then this is a very much so noticeable upgrade.

[@dhirajdarlami1542]

Great comparison Matti and Happy Thanks giving and thank you Matti.

[@mattih]

Thanks dude 🙌🏻

[@whadoyoumen]

Awesome video Matti! Glad you double checked the image Stabilization before posting the video or thats all everyone would be talking about here. Now how does the cameras on the iPhone XS compare to the new go pro 7? I know different beasts and all but looking only at the camera like you did this video, which would you pick?

[@CKramburglar]

That pretty much tracks with how they do their releases. Full version changes (say iPhone 5->6) have the new features, whereas the S versions just take the current version and improve it in various (usually minor) ways.

[@mattih]

Yea that’s true

[@robdtoys]

I am still rockin' the iPhone 6s. I stopped trying to keep up with chasing the new tech. I plan on getting a new phone with my iPhone because too slow or breaks. From what I have seen from my friends who have the Xs, the image quality is leaps and bounds better than the 6s. I also don't mind the zoomed in front facing camera if it has better stabilization.

[@machajohn]

I think the dynamic range of the XS is something I'm looking for in an iphone camera. I normally use my iPhone for quick and dirty shots like when I'm doing a bit of vlogging or I'm somewhere where I can't bring a bigger camera, and sometimes the lack of dynamic range can be a jarring change in video quality from the other parts of the video. Also, a camera that can make me less ugly?! There is a God *crying out of happiness*

[@mattih]

😂 less ugly haha. But yea if you don’t have a X yet then I think it’s worth looking at for sure

[@machajohn]

Yep still rocking the 7 over here. Phones are expensive and I always hold on until a sizeable leap forward

[@kirksfilms]

What is with the iPhone X’s stabilization? You’re jiggling at 3:54 for some reason. Mine does that too! Is there a fix?

[@livtheadventurer]

Happy thanksgiving Matti! Thanks for all the work you put into these! And haha yessss the excess 😂

[@mattih]

😂

[@YgorCortes]

The front camera is more cropped because it now has EIS, while the X has no stabilisation on the front camera. The biggest difference was supposed to be dynamic range, and they actually made a huge improvement on dynamic range (specially for pictures and 1080p video) which is very good considering that the iPhone X was pretty bad in terms of dynamic range compared to the competition.

[@yonicute]

i think the front face crop was due to e-stabilization. but indeed it’s quite annoying

[@Agent-E]

I still got my iPhone SE from a couple years ago. It has good quality but am not a big fan of iPhone photography/filmmaking. Rather use real cameras 🎥 🤘🏽

[@Max-xl9qv]

@3:05 - it looks cropped because the new one is got electronic stabilisation.

[@middleschoolfreaklara6200]

I’m getting a iPhone XS on Monday! I hope you all get an iPhone XS, good luck

[@Anonyme09865]

Thank you

[@darksideemt]

Just got my Xs a couple days ago, up from the 7+ and haven't got to get out and take some real pics yet. I'm sure there is quite a difference for me. In your comparison the Xs was way better in my opinion in color, crispness and less shaky. Will agree that the front crop wouldn't be a little downside compared to the X. Cool vid and comparison though.

[@TheAsine]

Hi matti great video👍. As a person watching all your videos and have an interest in how you make them I have a request. Could you please write down in the description what you are shooting the video with? For the last month I’ve been curious about whether you use canon 1dx or a7iii in which videos.

[@petrub27]

are you using this phone for professional work? when do you choose it over your dslr/ mirrorless that's what I thought

[@mattih]

Yea I never choose it over my actual camera but sometimes it’s the only camera I have on hand.

[@yasirshah15]

My take from this is this: your face looks way better on the X but the background and dynamic is so much better on the XS. I'm not sure which one to buy now..

[@jacksp8de]

Is it me or does the contrast look better on the X? I’m sticking with my X

[@oSamSantos]

*I like that you don't really know the specs of the camera.* 😂 It seems to me that some reviewers make a big deal about subtle improvements just because they can justify them. When you don't know what was changed in software/hardware, you rate the camera by what it actually is, not biased by the hype.

[@fuzailmohammed8846]

You’re video made me drop my plan to upgrade my iPhone X to an Xs! Thanks man you saved me some money 😉

[@cristibaluta]

It has smart hdr and that's why the dynamic range i guess, try turning it off from settings.

[@dalan154]

Your jacket at 7:35 looks nice. What brand is it and where can i buy it ;-P ? thx xx

[@MrChip1217]

Is the crop part of digital stabilization ?

[@lucas.f1532]

I just orderd my iPhone Xs Max and im sooo hyped😁

[@mattih]

Haha 🙌🏻

[@johnnyshots5372]

Same! Got the Gold one 😁

[@piiak6848]

Very much agreeing with Matti’s points in the end. I’ll hang on to my 6S as long as possible and then start phasing out of my Apple-bubble. Having been in one for more than a decade, it’s gonna be a challenge... Unless Apple will actually start making sensible phones again.

[@nighthogproductions5086]

I think most people going to the Xs, I would guess are coming from a 7 or 8, and it would be a bigger jump for those users. I know for me from a 7 to Xs was a good jump for the camera and interface as well.

[@Musicaadorecchio]

hello Matti, I know that my question is not relevant with this subject, but which NLE do you use for editing your videos?

[@mustafaks]

I agree with you for xs front camera crop I don’t like too

[@lifewithaakash]

Hey Matti... Did you check the "Apature Control" which is apparently provided?? ..

[@DimiArhontidis]

Cropped in=stabilized (night and day difference if you are walking and talking using the front facing camera)

[@LukeBares]

I think you should have covered the variable depth of field. No matter whether you like this feature or not, it is definitely a difference between the X and the XS.

[@Baracudus]

The crop might be a result of Sensor stabilisation. Try to turn off the stabi on the xs. Maybe the crop will be gone then! Maybe. On my Note 8 this is how it works.

[@stevekongliew8305]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM AUSTRALIA. thanks for the review.

[@mattih]

Thanks dude! 🙌🏻

[@GVT47]

I think that the camera's on smartphones are all tremendously good. It doesn't matter if it's an Iphone or other phone. Also thank you for every you've done in this channel. It helps me a lot!

[@mattih]

Thanks for watching man 🙌🏻

[@vivektigga255]

HAPPY Thanksgiving Matti

[@mattih]

You too 🙌🏻

[@HeyThisIsAndrew]

Matti, have you considered using the Sony Camera Android/iOS app to use your phone as a Field Monitor/ front facing display for vlogging? If not, will you consider trying it out with the A7iii. I've been wondering if it will help you with resolving Auto Focus issues. Also wondering how bad the delay is.

[@KoloTv_]

Dope Video Matt!!

[@troydonaldson]

The XS was made for people who are upgrading from iPhone 8 and previous, not iPhone X users. It's an S model, they've never been a big upgrade.

[@JeroniZmo]

8 was launched at the same time that the 8... 99% same hardware then the X, so the upgrade worth for i7 users or before i think.

[@jpm3066]

Let’s start by saying i had every single iphone up until now. People here saying they upgraded for the Better HDR have no love for their money, looked very close enough to me, WE are allowing APPLE to charge 1400+ for this devices, this time around i told them no and got iphone X brand new from my carrier for 700 dollars. I refused to pay 1400 for a device thats just plain outrageous! Anyway smartphone photography sucks i put the money towards on a sony A7III.

[@albertcucuteanu4702]

Next iphones Xa , Xb , Xc, Xd, Xe( this already feels like chemistry) , Xf, Xg, Xh, Xi, Xj, Xk, Xl, Xm, Xn, Xo, Xp, Xq, -Xr-, -Xs-, Xt, Xu, Xv, Xw, Xx, Xy, Xz.

[@Emir69er]

11*

[@makemoneywben]

Great video Matti! You explain things so good for the average non tech smart people. I watch tons of tech reviews and lot of stuff just goes over my head when they explain things lol

[@mattih]

Hahaha amazing 😊 thanks man 🙌🏻

[@VaughnFelixMusic]

Xs is way better! Image stabilization, colors, dynamic range, microphone upgrade (stereo), sharper 240 FPS, oh and I think you forgot the 4K FPS upgrades completely. You add all those up, and it’s significant.

[@fourteenfortymedia9681]

Great review Matti, just got the XS and pretty happy with it. Come visit Detroit soon my man!

[@mattih]

🙌🏻

[@musicmachineplayer]

Hi Matti do you put a vignette on your footage?

[@SethGardnerVlogs]

The XS footage was more stable.

[@ngueva01]

I'm an iPhone user but the Huawei p20 pro is so tempting! Hands down the best phone Camera at the moment.

[@billymurphy3]

Absolutely correct matti! I bought a sony a5100 with kit lens for 300 bucks used and a sigma 30mm f1.4 for a little over 300. Absolutely DESTROYS any smartphone. I can get WAY more creative/professional looking shots. If you're a photo person and wanna be cheap, I would say get an a6000 lightly used though (you can find it for 300-400). Better focusing and 11fps!

[@AronHedberg]

Hey Matti, I am getting a phone but have small hands and I want the best display. Should I get the XS or the Max? Thanks

[@jessicap9828]

A⃠r⃠o⃠n⃠ D⃠a⃠ K⃠i⃠d⃠ I have small hands too, i had the iphone 8 and had to upgrade so i swappes to the XS and its still good size for me. iphone Max phones are always bigger than its "original". the XS is a little longer but not too much wider. google iphone sizes and it will tell u

[@X3N3TIX]

I just want to know what those wheels are you are riding on at the start of the video, they look awesome!

[@Jon-Chan]

Another great video! Great to get a review from a videography/photography perspective since most are from the tech community. Your Hero 7 review was pretty awesome too and inspired me to do my own one on my tiny tiny channel! Thanks 😉

[@mattih]

Awesome man! Appreciate it

[@mikevandekerkhof8595]

my guess is that the front camera is more zoomed in for the image stabelization

[@thewestminsterstandard8919]

Are you filming the intro on the EOS R????

[@javimbu957]

12:00 Damn you right!! just for the money I don't know whats going on

[@isaacroufs5779]

Great video Matti!

[@mattih]

Thanks man!

[@santonuful]

To stabilize the video front facing video was cropped.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

Happy thanksgiving Matti! I did upgrade to the Xs from the X and like how on the photo portrait mode I can vary or change up the f/ stop. But you’re right, other than that there’s not much of a difference. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tombuck]

Personally I’m happy that there aren’t monumental improvements every year. I’m not a fan of the yearly upgrade culture, which I’ve always found wasteful and excessive. Now that the tech is maturing, maybe we can hope for a bit more longevity from it.

[@Krafty]

I don't think they're looking for longevity in their products. They're looking to constantly make money year in, year out. Why anyone would pay £1200 for a phone that is going to be disposable in 2 years time is beyond me.

[@damianovaldameri2889]

GREAT COMPARISON! Bbta man what's the brand of your jacket? like it!

[@procekim]

I would love Xs Mini, I'm not getting any upgrades this year.

[@HeyThisIsAndrew]

Buying an A7iii in December thanks for all your videos on the camera! Regarding this video, I had no intention of buying the XS to begin with this video further justified my reason. One thing though this is a small iteration / update next year may see noticeable changes to the iPhone. Is anyone looking forward to Pixel 3?

[@ABeginnersGuideTo]

Hey Matti. I bought a flycam redking and, i have been struggling with it not staying in one position when i spin around in a circle. Do you know of a resolve for this issue?

[@MilesAndHeights]

Yeah X looks much better only cos I can’t afford to buy another phone....and that crop...nah

[@mattih]

Yea probably not worth upgrading from a x

[@zaredt]

I think that crop is caused by cinematic video stabilization

[@skoenios4891]

I love how mat was just casually playing fortnite. Also great video matti

[@ryy4760]

whered you get your shirt from?

[@xXxslipknot771xXx]

Anyone know where Matti got his jacket??

[@EdLrandom]

have you tried like a google pixel camera?

[@MichaelMa]

More dynamic range is great, but when the overall image looks worse, then it's not a good feature.

[@mattih]

Yea it’s interesting cause on a normal camera I want more dynamic range but on a smartphone I want it to look good straight out of the camera.

[@nehemiahjantomaso1979]

Your lighting is ON POINT

[@mattih]

Thanks man 😊

[@aljo.antony]

Love to see a dslr or mirrorless camera with dual lens setup,the same feature that we see on latest smartphone.

[@Sondre_Mosdal]

Can you make a video where you show the difference between an iPhone and a DSLR?

[@TheProjectFunHouse]

I’m still using the 7 Plus. I was going to upgrade, but once I saw the price, I told myself to skip the Xs and just invest in a nice lens for my DSLR. The Xs is not worth upgrading in my opinion if you’re mainly for the camera. You can buy a Fuji XT3, Sony a6300/6500, or many other cameras for the price of the new iPhone Xs. This is even more true when you want the Xs Max

[@Catyren]

The funny thing is that this year Samsung released an incremental update for their note 9. Everyone was happy about it. Apple does the same thing and gets dragged through the mud for it. Not a lot of apple’s base upgraded last year, that’s who the Xs is for. I came from the 5s, so the Xs is a monumental upgrade for me. I also got it on a great plan so the phone itself isn’t actually that expensive for me. The crop on the Xs is to do with the image stabilisation. And I get where you’re coming from about getting a “cheap” camera to start with. However, “cheap” cameras get expensive very quickly when you start looking at stabilised lenses or getting a gimbal to get smooth footage and you can’t use it for anything else. Phones are very affordable on the right plan. I’m actually saving money from mine because it’s going to be my internet source for all of my devices for the next couple of years because I got such a high data plan, so I can cancel my internet account. That’s why it varies from person to person as to whether it is best to get a “cheap” camera, or just upgrade their phone and use that. Also I watch the vast majority of your videos in the default 360/480p on you-tube (the average person probably does too), so all that extra expensive gear you use is barely noticeable in comparison to phone footage to someone like me. I watch for the content, not for how your footage looks.

[@magicmindss1668]

Hi Matti you can make a vid with your best cheap camera to demonstrate the diferente to the phone that you mentioned in the video. I agree with you. I thinks is a good topic to bring out. 👍😁

[@gratefulviews]

Great comparison Matti!

[@mattih]

Thank you 😊

[@Akshu68]

I am on I6 and with a upgrade money (To 10S Max ) I bought a DSLR and GoPro 7 Black and still, have money for some accessories I love my production now...